I have one free day on my trip to Rome. I would like to do a day trip that would be memorable, but not too exhausting or too difficult logistically. I don't think I want to do a tour. One thought is to go to Orvieto. How does this sound? Any other suggestions?

Perfect! It is easy to get to. The train is direct and takes about 1 hour. I don't know anyone who didn't like Orvieto. Other day trips would be Ostia Antica (ruins second only to Pompeii) or Villa d'Este.

Check these 2 answers that I gave some time ago to a similar question:
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34679417

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34656856

How about Tivoli? We had a wonder time strolling thru the village and Villa D'Este. The gardens and fountains are amazing!

We took a daytrip to Assisi from Rome - loved every minute!

Hi Pam,

I agree these are all great suggestions. Orvieto is my favorite. Much to see, eat, drink and buy! 1 hour by train. We stayed 3 nights and loved it!

Just went to Tivoli (Villa d'Este and Villa Adriana) last month as a day trip from Rome. Easy. The Villa d'Este is everything you dreamed of in a classic Italian Renaissance garden. The fountains are a delight!

Assisi is a beautiful city, heavy on the churches! I stayed overnight there, but I understand it's an easy train/bus trip.

Decisions, decisions!
Buon viaggio!

I forgot to mention we will not have a car.

Thanks for suggestions so far!